Kenneth Kee

Drooling, (Sialorrhea) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Drooling (also known as salivation, driveling, dribbling, slobbering, or, sialorrhea) is the flow of saliva outside the mouth which is frequently seen in elderly people and in stroke victims.
Drooling can be produced by excess secretion of saliva, inability to retain saliva within the mouth (incontinence of saliva), or disorders with swallowing (dysphagia or odynophagia).
Drooling is when saliva does not intentionally flow outside of the mouth.
It can be produced by too much saliva production or weak muscles around the mouth
Drooling is normally caused by:
1. Disorders keeping saliva in the mouth
Occasional drooling in healthy infants and toddlers is normal and may be related with teething.
Drooling in infants and young children may be aggravated by upper respiratory infections and nasal allergies.
Children can normally control drooling by 4 years of age.
Excessive drooling can be uncomfortable for parents and for the child at older ages.
2. Disorders with swallowing
Drooling may also be produced by nervous system disorders that make it difficult to swallow:
It may be related with poor mouth and tongue control.
a. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS
b. Autism
c. Cerebral palsy (CP)
d. Down syndrome
e. Multiple sclerosis
f. Parkinson disease
g. Stroke
3. Too much saliva secretion
Drooling may occur sometimes if the body makes too much saliva.
Infections can cause this.
Other causes are:
a. Allergies
b. Heartburn or GERD (reflux)
c. Poisoning (especially by pesticides)
d. Pregnancy (may be due to pregnancy side effects, such as nausea or reflux)
e. Reaction to snake or insect venom
f. Swollen adenoids
g. Use of certain medicines
Some people with drooling disorders are at higher risk of breathing saliva, food, or fluids into the lungs.
This may produce harm if there is a disorder with the body's normal reflexes (such as gagging and coughing).
Excessive drooling is frequent in children with cerebral palsy.
Excessive drooling is abnormal in the older, healthy child.
People with drooling disorders have a higher danger of breathing in saliva, food, or fluids into the lungs, particularly if drooling is due to a neurological problem.
If the body's normal reflex mechanisms (such as gagging and coughing) are not damaged, this is not life-threatening.
Excessive drooling is shown by saliva slipping out the side of the child's mouth.
It may dribble down his chin.
Excessive drooling can damage clothes.
It may spoil school books and drawings.
The child's chin may also get irritated by the saliva.
This is more common in cold weather.
A speech therapist can determine if the drooling raises the risk of breathing in food or fluids into the lungs.
This is called aspiration.
Treatment
The usage of ice popsicles or other cold objects (e.g., frozen bagels) may be useful to treat young children who are drooling while they are teething.
Take care to avoid choking when a child uses any of these objects.
For those with chronic drooling:
1. Caregivers may try reminding the person to keep lips closed and chin up.
2. Limit sugary foods, because they may increase the amount of saliva.
3. Watch for skin breakdown around the lips and on the chin.
A comprehensive treatment plan depends from the cause and incorporates several stages of care:
1. Correction of reversible causes,
2. Behavior modification,
3. Medical treatment, and
4. Surgical procedures
Atropine sulfate tablets are used in some situations to decrease salivation.
The medicine may be prescribed by doctors in conjunction with behavior modification strategies.
If the patient has severe drooling, the doctor may advise:
1. Botox shots
2. Radiation to the salivary glands
3. Surgery to remove the salivary glands

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Mai 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370892846
• Artikelnr.: 48657063

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
"Specialized Medical Conditions"
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